Hello. I am Paul Kinlan.

The web is changing, we need to adapt

I learnt a lot of things in India. 3: 2G is still a big thing and web developers can't do anything about it

I learnt a lot of things in India. 2: UC Browser is trying to be the browser for the region

I learnt a lot of things in India. 1: Proxy browsers don't work

I love (actual love) the `window.performance` API. Use it to help speed up your site.

I'm still passionate about making web apps easily discoverable and interlinked, even though Web Intents didn't take off as I'd hoped. We web developers boast about the power of the URL, but we're not leveraging it effectively for inter-app linking, which is hindering the web's potential. Recent experiences building a QR code reader and seeing how other apps integrate them highlighted this issue. The web's strength is its zero-install nature, allowing instant access to functionality. However, many web apps erect barriers like landing pages and login forms, negating this advantage. These barriers act like app store install pages, killing the linkability and ease of use that makes the web great. While capturing user data is important, we need to prioritize frictionless usage, perhaps by adopting concepts like "tourist" or "shadow" user accounts. Native apps are exploring app constellations, while we on the web already have the tools but aren't utilizing them effectively. We must allow users instant access if we want truly linkable web apps.

What are the properties that make the web the web? How can we keep differentiating from native to stay relevant in a mobile world?

Ruby frustrations and performance have frustrated me for a long time. Experimented with Hugo and ported blog in about 3 hours